In February 2012, police say August Michel went into a bar in the 600 block of Bourbon Street with his departmental gun.

Michel got into a fight with a customer inside the business, and substance abuse tests determined that Michel's blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit, police say.

When questioned about the allegations by NOPD investigators, police say Michel admitted to violating NOPD's policies on possession of a firearm on the premises of an alcoholic beverage outlet and use of alcohol/drugs off-duty to the extent of impairment or offensive behavior.

Michel most recently worked in the vice/narcotics division.

Gary Lee, who was most recently assigned to the 4th District, was investigated after calling in sick one day last February.

Police say Lee didn’t show up for his NOPD shift, but he worked the same day at a business he owns.

Investigators say they concluded Lee violated the department's honesty and truthfulness policy as well as the performance of duty rule.

"In these cases we have one officer who greatly put the public's safety at risk by his actions, and another who neglected his responsibility to the public in order for him to make personal gains. This is inexcusable behavior which we do not take lightly. It goes against what this department stands for,” said NOPD Supt. Ronal Surpas.

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